Dr. Matthias Grund, LL.M., is a partner and the lead practice area leader of K&L Gates’ global Finance practice and a highly regarded authority on corporate and acquisition finance, cross-border transactions, and restructuring. With more than two decades of experience across syndicated lending, project finance, real estate portfolio transactions, and private and distressed debt, Matthias advises sponsors, corporations, and financial institutions on their most complex financing matters in Germany and across international markets.
Matthias has also been a leader of the firm’s global Finance practice since 2014. His reputation is built on guiding clients through multi-jurisdictional financing, public M&A and bid financing, refinancing and restructuring transactions, and capital markets matters, acting for both lenders and borrowers. In addition to his transactional work, Matthias is frequently sought out for regulatory advice on German and EU banking and finance laws, offering clients practical solutions to address compliance and risk in sophisticated transactions. His practice also extends to distressed debt acquisitions, unitranche financings, and insolvency-driven restructurings, where he has advised on numerous high-profile mandates.
A specialist lawyer for Commercial and Corporate Law (Fachanwalt für Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht) and a founding member of the German Bar Association’s working group on commercial and corporate law, Matthias combines deep technical knowledge with strategic insight. He is regularly invited to speak on topics such as sustainable finance and restructuring trends and has contributed thought leadership to leading industry publications, including Thomson Reuters Practical Law.
Clients rely on Matthias for his ability to navigate complex financial structures, manage cross-border risks, and deliver innovative financing solutions that align with their business goals. His global experience enables him to bridge legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations across jurisdictions.
